The Tudors is back with Season 2! Passion ambition and treachery collide in this ... more
compelling drama about the early years of King Henry VIII's infamous 40-year reign. With a lust for power and an appetite for love this young Monarch (Jonathan Rhys-Me...
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award-winning first series. King Henry (the dashing Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has appointed himself head of the Church of England. Meanwhile, upon the insistence of Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), Henry breaks all contacts with Katherine and the noble Queen is banished from her court. Furthermore, a cook is blackmailed into poisoning a high-ranking bishop--then boiled alive for his crime. The Reformation has begun.
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The Tudors: Season 2begins with all the passion, violence and dark intrigue of the ... more
award-winning first series. King Henry (the dashing Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has appointed himself head of the Church of England. Meanwhile, upon the insistence of Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), Henry breaks all contacts with Katherine and the noble Queen is banished from her court. Furthermore, a cook is blackmailed into poisoning a high-ranking bishop--then boiled alive for his crime. The Reformation has begun.
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Season 1Pulling few punches and garnering its fair share of headlines as a result, The ... more
Tudors is a controversial, yet compelling period piece, that dramatically tells the story of the early years of King Henry VIII. Not for nothing, though, has it attracted its fair share of awards attention. ForThe Tudorsis a complex drama, and not one to simplify its storylines. The young Henry, for instance, is exploring his muddled romances and his insecurities, against the challenges his kingdom is facing. Its a plate-full for him to deal with, and in the hands of a superb performance from Jonathan Rhys Meyers--a real revelation in the role--as the young Henry, its all vividly and skillfully knitted together.But The Tudors isnt just about its central character, for theres a terrific supporting cast at work too. Sam Neills Cardinal Wolsey, Jeremy Northams Thomas More and Natalie Dormers Ann Boleyn are just some who earn plaudits here. Behind the camera theres the pen of Elizabeth writer Michael Hirst at work, and he too deserves much credit, clearly getting his teeth into the fascinating subject matter.The Tudorsis, undoubtedly, a graphic production, and earns its 15 certificate comfortably. Its alsobeen knocked for the liberties it takes with its history when putting its story across, with some justification. But its also most certainly terrific television, mixing in high production values with strong performances. In short, the ten episodes here will simply have you thirsting for the next series. Not before youve re-watchedSeason Onea few times, though... --Jon FosterSeason 2The Tudors: Season 2begins with all the passion, violence and dark intrigue of the award-winning first series. King Henry (the dashing Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has appointed himself head of the Church of England. Meanwhile, upon the insistence of Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), Henry breaks all contacts with Katherine and the noble Queen is banished from her court. Furthermore, a cook is blackmailed into poisoning a high-ranking bishop--then boiled alive for his crime. The Reformation has begun.
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Production Year: 1977 - Drama - Director: Franco Zeffirelli - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring: Anne Bancroft, Robert Powell, Rod Steiger, James Mason, Michael York, Laurence Olivier
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Production Year: 1998 - Drama - Director: Giles Foster - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Emily Mortimer, Joanna Lumley, Peter O'Toole
Advantages: historic truth, great soundtrack, exceptional acting Disadvantages: none
I was reading the work of one of the finest British historic novelists, regarding Henry VIII's six marriages when I heard about the TV series itself. I purchased the DVD immediately and watched the first part, season one, over and over again. For me it was a unique sensation, like travelling back in time.
The locations, the costumes, the lively, natural acting are at least astonishing. I enjoyed the high quality of the images and the exceptional soundtrack as well. Everything is perfectly done, so that the viewer actually experiences and feels at the same time with the characters.
The series starts with King Henry's youth. Jonathan Rhys Meyers was the perfect choice for the king's character, because historically speaking, Henry VIII was indeed until his late 30s a prototype of male beauty. He is a young, dashing king, who's married to ...
Advantages: Stunning costumes, great performances from the cast, juicy scandal Disadvantages: historically inaccurate in places, may be too showy for some viewers
I was sceptical about this series to begin with as I am a fan of historical drama and I was concerned by rumours of many historical inaccuracies and I was told that many people felt the series was too raunchy. However, before the end of the first episode I had cast this scepticism aside and thoroughly immersed myself in the spirit of the show.
Aspects of the show may be historically inaccurate; particularly the modern twists to the costumes and the glamorous cast members who look nothing like their portraits but both are thoroughly enjoyable to watch none the less. The theatrical costumes are beautiful and especially so in this blu ray version. Colour and detailing are very clear.
The basic storyline is a well-known one in which Henry VIII falls in love with Anne Boleyn and must find a way to divorce Katherine of Aragon in order ...
Advantages: Brilliant insight into the Tudor History Disadvantages: Quite explicit in places
For all those people interested in the Tudor History, this is a must.
Cast:-
King Henry VIII - Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Cardinal thomas Wolsey - Sam Neill
Sir Thomas More - Jeffrey Notham
1st Duke Suffolk - Henry Cavill
Anne Boelyn - Natalie Dormer
Queen Katherine of Aragon - Maria Doyle Kennedy
And a few more....
Once you can get past the fact that King Henry is young, handsome and nothing like you see in any portraits, this drama is a pleasure to watch. It has a certificate rating of 15, which I think is appropriate as in places, it is certainly quite raunchy and involves acts that could be difficult to explain to a younger audience. This is a shame though, as I feel that, should these bits be removed, it would be an excellent educational tool regarding this part of history.
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Focusing on the early years of King Henry VIII's reign, THE TUDORS looks at the colourful personal life and tremendously influential political life of the monarch. In the second series of THE TUDORS, Henry (Jonathan Rhys Myers) is free to marry Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer). But there is turmoil ahead...
Release details
DVD Region
DVD, Blu-ray
Studio(s)
SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Languages
Main Language
English
Subtitle Language
Greek, Hindi, English
Hearing Impaired Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
To Capture A King featurette, To Portray A Pope featurette, Love and Passion In Tudor Times featurette
Aspect Ratio
1.78 Anamorphic Wide Screen, 1.78 HD Widescreen
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround Sound
Professional reviews
Review
Sexier than ROME, more sinister than THE SOPRANOS (Daily Mail, 15/09/2008)
DVD Description
Focusing on the early years of King Henry VIII's reign, THE TUDORS looks at the colourful personal life and tremendously influential political life of the monarch. King Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) was obsessed with having a male heir, which led to him marrying six times. Rome's decision not to grant him a divorce led to him taking on the power of the Catholic Church, changing Christianity forever in England. In the second series of THE TUDORS, Henry is free to marry Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer). But there is turmoil ahead. Features all ten episodes of the second series.
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